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Pharmacy Specialist
Awards
See also: Navy Pharmacy Technician Awards
Pharmacy Technician
Senior Airman Nelvin Airo R. Cordova distinguished himself by outstanding achievement as Pharmacy Technician, 379th Expeditionary Medical Support Squadron, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. During this period, he led 9th AF (AFCENT)'s largest pharmacy supply program, executing a 217,000 dollar budget, processing 16,000 prescriptions and propelling ten clinics to fuel 282 aeromedical missions across five wings in support of Operations INHERENT RESOLVE, SPARTAN SHIELD and PROSPERITY GUARDIAN. Additionally, he drove the Group's medication management program, teaming with three clinicians across two commands to identify thirty treatments to create two trauma kits, which reduced emergency medication delivery time by twenty five minutes and saved two patients' lives. Moreover, he powered off-site pharmacy support for six flying squadrons, cutting in-person visits by thirty one percent to enable 3,000 sorties. Finally, he partnered with the Army Medical Material unit to expand the hospital's over-the-counter formulary by fifteen percent, equipping two Israel missions with seventy three antidotes, which earned him the Squadron's Semi-annual Airman Award. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Cordova reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Inpatient Pharmacy Element Chief
Captain Gregory S. Katirgis distinguished himself by outstanding service as the Inpatient Pharmacy Element Chief, 81st Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron, 81st Medical Group, 81st Training Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. During this period, Captain Katirgis led Air Education and Training Command's second largest inpatient pharmacy operation, one of three Air Force Oncology Clinics, and both the Main and Satellite Pharmacies, supporting 164,000 beneficiaries. He directed the DHA's first Pyxis ES install and multiple critical Pyxis ES cyber upgrades for 40 system units totaling two million dollars. Furthermore, he participated in Keesler's 700,000 dollar robotic upgrade for inpatient and outpatient pharmacies. Additionally, he deployed to Bagram AB, Afghanistan as the Pharmacy Element Chief in Support of Operations Resolute Support and Freedom's Sentinel. During this time, Captain Katirgis piloted a member team in response to three MASCALs and 425 traumas for the AOR's busiest Role III hospital. Finally, Captain Katirgis' efforts contributed to the Air Education and Training Command's Best Hospital for three consecutive years and the Best Inpatient Patient Safety Award for two years. The distinctive accomplishments of Captain Katirgis reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Pharmacy Technician
Technical Sergeant Maybelline A. DeGuzman distinguished herself by meritorious service while serving as Pharmacy Technician, 455th Expeditionary Medical Support Squadron, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group, Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. During this period, Sergeant DeGuzman served as the day shift leader and ensured the accurate dispensing of thirty six thousand prescriptions, thirty seven thousand intravenous admixtures, and thirty nine thousand unit dose medications. Additionally, Sergeant DeGuzman served as the supply custodian and meticulously managed 900 line items for a ten million dollar account. Furthermore, she served as the vault custodian during a manning shortage and ensured one hundred percent accountability of eighty thousand dollars, 80 controlled substance inventories in the pharmacy, and twenty three clinics base wide. Finally, she responded to 788 traumas, prepared two thousand critical care medications on-scene and helped to secure a ninety nine percent patient survival rate. The distinctive accomplishments of Technical Sergeant DeGuzman reflect credit upon herself, the 455th Expeditionary Medical Support Squadron and the United States Air Force.
NCOIC, Pharmacy Logistics
Staff Sergeant Jaymes V. Rialon distinguished himself by meritorious service as Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of Pharmacy Logistics, 375th Medical Support Squadron, 375th Medical Group, 375th Air Mobility Wing, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. During this period, Staff Sergeant Rialon's selfless dedication to the mission guaranteed timely and precise dispensing of 360,000 prescriptions annually, vital to a 99.9 percent accuracy rate. In addition, his keen management of the Air Force High Dollar program for Team Scott led to the acquisition of 270,000 dollars in life-sustaining medications for 107 patients. Focused on efficiency, Sergeant Rialon meticulously scrutinized 1,800 line items from quality assurance inspections, quickly identifying and recovering forty thousand dollars in unserviceable products. Moreover, his expertise was clearly evident during the coordinated installment of the Pyxis C-II safe, leading to the consolidation of 145 medications and a 45 percent savings in storage area. Furthermore, Sergeant Rialon's strict oversight of the 250-item controlled drug account ensured 100 percent accountability of 260,000 dollars in medications with zero discrepancies. Finally, his sustained superior performance directly contributed to both the Group's 2016 three-year Joint Commission accreditation and the Wing's 2016 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Rialon reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Supply Pharmacy Custodian
Staff Sergeant Roland P. Strickland distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Supply Pharmacy Custodian, 82nd Medical Support Squadron, 82nd Medical Group, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. During this period, the professional skill, leadership, and ceaseless efforts of Sergeant Strickland contributed to the effectiveness and success of the Air Force mission. Sergeant Strickland accomplished the reconstitution of pharmacy operations in less than four hours after the unexpected closure of the satellite pharmacy. He lead a team of 13 Airmen in transforming a storage area into a state of the art automated refill dispensing section. In addition, he relocated a seventy thousand dollar robotics system which was critical for mission success and patient safety. His initiative resulted in the successful implementation of the new area, utilizing existing assests, saved the unit more than sixty thousand dollars, and ensured zero interruptions to patient care. The distinctive accomplishments of Staff Sergeant Strickland reflect credit upon himself, the 82nd Medical Support Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Medical Logistics Journeyman
Senior Airman Michael J. Bolton distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Medical Logistics Journeyman, 6th Medical Support Squadron, 6th Medical Group, Macdill Air Force Base, Florida. During this period, Airman Bolton procured twenty four million dollars in pharmaceuticals for the Air Force's fifth largest pharmacy, filling more than five hundred thousand prescriptions and maintaining a ninety nine percent pharmacy fill rate, exceeding the Air Mobility Command standard. In addition, he provided support for one hundred and fifteen cost centers and fifty two tenate units. Moreover, as an Acquisitions focal point, Senior Airman Bolton researched and purchased non-medical supplies for the 6th Medical Group in excess of one hundred fifty thousand dollars in quarterly sales. The distinctive accomplishments of Senior Airman Bolton reflect credit upon himself, the 6th Medical Group and the United States Air Force.
NCOIC, Pharmacy Services
Master Sergeant Alice K. Peters distinguished herself by meritorious service while serving as Pharmacy Services Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge, 90th Medical Support Squadron, 90th Medical Group, 90th Missile Wing, Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. During this period, Sergeant Peters oversaw the dispensing of 110,000 prescriptions with a 99.9 percent accuracy rate and the execution of an annual budget totaling 3.7 million dollars in support of 15,200 beneficiaries. Her leadership was vital to 940 prescription interventions for a savings of 53,000 dollars for the Department of Defense. Additionally, Sergeant Peters' contribution to the Personnel Reliability Program resulted in a review of 6,000 prescriptions for 1,300 individuals to ensure one hundred percent compliance with nuclear surety requirements. The distinctive accomplishments of Master Sergeant Peters reflect credit upon herself, the 90th Medical Support Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Pharmacy Craftsman
Staff Sergeant Carol H. Hall distinguished herself in the performance of outstanding service to the United States as Pharmacy Craftsman, 45th Medical Support Squadron, 45th Medical Group, 45th Space Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. During this period, Sergeant Hall's unsurpassed work ethic contributed to the issue of more than 450,000 prescriptions annually. As the flight contract compliance monitor, she performed quarterly line item inspections and researched acceptable Basic Core Formulary substitutions which resulted in the identification of over 180 medications and ensured the pharmacy was Basic Core Formulary compliant. In addition, she directed the flight in-service program which developed and implemented five lesson plans for 32 pharmacy technicians which improved team awareness of new, updated, and usage information on the latest market products. Finally, Sergeant Hall administered the Tobacco Cessation program and facilitated two classes per week, resulting in 225 members breaking the habit in less than a year. The distinctive accomplishments of Staff Sergeant Hall reflect credit upon herself, the 45th Medical Support Squadron, and the United States Air Force.
Pharmacist
Major Richard S. Stregles distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Pharmacist, 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, 445th Airlift Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. During this period, Major Stregles supervised and mentored one pharmacist and five pharmacy technicians in the compounding, labeling, and dispensing of over 10,000 prescriptions for the military community. His professionalism and enthusiasm improved Pharmacy customer service satisfaction by 25 percent. Further, he supervised the procurement, storage, and disposal of more than 50 critical CCATT narcotic and refrigerated medications, and updated methodology by which essential medications would be made immediately available for CCATT missions, dramatically improving wartime readiness for the 445th ASTS CCATT. The distinctive accomplishments of Major Stregles reflect credit upon himself, the 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Hazardous Materials Pharmacy Technician
Staff Sergeant Amy D. Lamoreaux distinguished herself by meritorious service while serving as Hazardous Materials Pharmacy Technician, 65th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 65th Air Base Wing, Lajes Field Air Base, Portugal. During this period Sergeant Lamoreaux performed the work of an entire work center, single-handedly preparing weekly warehouse validations and inspecting over 4,000 hazardous materials while maintaing a one hundred percent inventory accuracy rate. Additionally, she managed the shelf life program, validating 110 assets and saving more than one thousand dollars monthly by obtaining extensions. Moreover, she oversaw and safeguarded six thousand war reserve Hazmat materials, regularly performing stock rotation to ensure wing readiness. Finally, Sergeant Lamoreaux's leadership and knowledge was crucial to the preparation for the 2016 Unit Compliance Inspection. The distinctive accomplishments of Staff Sergeant Lamoreaux reflect credit upon herself, the 65th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Pharmacy Technician
Staff Sergeant Joseph L. Moore distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while serving as Pharmacy Technician, 6th Medical Support Squadron, 6th Medical Group, Macdill Air Force Base, Florida. During this period, Sergeant Moore maintained a robotic medication dispensing system, decreasing prescription refill processing time by 35 percent. In addition, his attention to detail contributed to the recovery of 20,000 third party insurance forms, and two million dollars for Medical Group reutilization. The distinctive accomplishments of Staff Sergeant Moore reflect credit upon himself, the 6th Medical Support Squadron and the United States Air Force.